Medical Laboratory Technician

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

14d

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease. The role includes basic laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and waived or moderate-complexity testing under CLIA. The technician reports laboratory results accurately and promptly. If assigned to the Transfusion Service, the technician performs moderate-complexity testing within the scope of the license and may manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue products for transfusion. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safe, reliable testing. An MLT may not perform high-complexity testing or certain microscopic and immunohematology procedures, subject to the exceptions specified in the posting.

Requirements

Associate's degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program.
California Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas.
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform assigned duties and tasks.
Sound judgment and problem-solving ability relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to patient privacy and safety.
Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office, electronic mail, and the internet.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
Perform basic laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and waived or moderate-complexity testing.
Report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner.
When assigned to the Transfusion Service, perform moderate-complexity testing within the scope of licensure.
When assigned to the Transfusion Service, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue products for transfusion.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliable testing.
Organize and prioritize duties to complete tasks within expected timeframes.
Respond appropriately to changes in workload, unexpected situations, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending-log reviews.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Use computers and related applications, including Microsoft Office, email, and the internet.